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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to El Loco's chin.
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loco is being controlled here.
Loco is not content to let Burns control the position.
Loco regains half guard.
Burns thows a huge punch but Loco dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Loco is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Loco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vale Tudo Elite Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Loco is trying to stand back up but Burns is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Loco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loco on his heels. He'll look to pass Loco's guard now, I'm sure.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Burns trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loco pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Loco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Loco lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Loco misses with a low kick.
Burns dives in and grabs Loco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Loco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loco defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Loco sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loco throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns jumps guard but Loco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loco tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
El Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Loco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Loco's shoulder, as Loco tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loco's waist but Loco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loco lands with a shot to the body.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loco as he avoids it easily.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Loco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Loco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loco is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Loco circles away and we're back to standing.
Loco tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
As Loco tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Loco manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A thudding body kick lands there by Loco!
Loco is looking to score with low kicks.
Loco scores with a nice strike.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loco feints a counter leg kick.
Loco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Loco lands a nice looking body shot.
Loco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco lands with a right hand.
Loco throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Loco only half commits.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
El Loco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loco thumps Burns with a low kick.
Loco thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loco.
Burns lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns dives in and grabs Loco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loco pushes down on Burns's head and hops out.
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Loco misses.
Loco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Loco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loco.
Loco throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Loco there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Loco, which made it look bad.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loco has Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Loco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Loco is keeping busy.
Loco tries to escape but Burns has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loco prevents Burns from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to escape the position.
Loco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Loco is trying to break free.
Loco trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Loco is in bad spot here.
Loco is trying to get back to his feet but Burns has full control of the position and if anything, Loco has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Loco is really stuck here.
Burns is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Loco tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Burns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Loco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burns patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Burns doesn't have the hooks in and Loco manages to turn into his guard.
Burns is working an open guard so Loco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Loco sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Loco. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Loco feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Loco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loco unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Loco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loco.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Loco sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Loco moves out of range easily.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Loco.
Loco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loco.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loco as he jumps to the side.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco stuffs the takedown.
Loco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loco throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco misses with the combination.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loco avoids it really well and circles away.
Loco gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns prevents Loco from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco seems keen to control Burns's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control the position.
Loco wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Loco working a defensive guard here.
Burns is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burns prevents Loco from standing back up.
Burns prevents Loco from improving his position.
El Loco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loco is still trying to improve position.
Loco is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loco with a hook.
Loco throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns slips a straight right by Loco.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carl Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loco struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Loco!
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